October 2012 Tube PrOducTs InTernaTIOnal
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business & market news
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Supporting push for green technology
Pipe Center and Climate Center, both
part of Wolseley UK, are expanding
their central technical team to support
expansion into new market sectors
and the introduction of renewable
technologies. The enlarged technical
team will provide a single point of
contact for customers on major projects
and tap the in-depth product experience
available across Pipe Center and Climate
Center and – where relevant – the wider
Wolseley UK.
The technical team will support the
accelerating roll-out of renewable
products by Pipe Center and Climate
Center, providing information on product
specification and performance. It will
also provide specialist technical support
for the growing FM market, to enable
those responsible for the maintenance of
buildings quickly to source replacement
products, or suitable alternatives, to
ensure facilities continue to operate
efficiently.
“One of most important differentiators
in the market – and highly valued by
customers – is the quality of technical
information and support,” said Scott
Craig, sales and marketing director.
“I am proud that the experience and
knowledge we have at Pipe Center and
Climate Center is second to none. This
latest expansion involves significant
investment in people, resources and
training to ensure that we are not only
up with the curve, but ahead of it. We
believe it is vital that customers have
the knowledgeable support they need
to win business and help their clients
reduce energy and carbon, and adopt
sustainable solutions.”
An important aspect will be to gather,
distil and distribute throughout the
business updates on new products and
technology as soon as they become
available, ensuring everyone is up to
speed and able to keep customers
informed.
Martyn Simpson, who heads the
technical team, commented, “It is an
exciting time to be in the industry. There
are constant advances in technology
and new approaches emerging. We
will act as a central clearing house,
to bring order and clarity to ensure
customers and our own teams are
aware of developments, and how they
can benefit. While new products may
promise a lot, there are often pros and
cons to be aware of. We will be doing
our own evaluations and training branch
staff on the issues and how best to help
customers.”
Wolseley uK
Pipe Center and Climate Center’s
technical team expands
